Laura Beaton’s Wellness Paint Night at Donna Child Fine Art Gallery Dec 4/25

Donna Child Fine ArtBrushes and BalanceArt and Wine Paint NightsChinese Brush PaintingToronto Art Workshops
Written By Laura Beaton

Experience the quiet magic of a winter night as artist Laura Beaton returns to the Donna Child Brushes and Wellness Paint Night to guide you through a meditative painting session inspired by the ethereal beauty of the aurora borealis. Blending the elegance of traditional Asian brush painting with the wonder of Canadian northern landscapes, you’ll create a serene winter scene: flowing skies alive with northern lights above delicately inked trees. Laura’s techniques, rooted in the expressive traditions of Japanese and Chinese brush painting, can also be adapted for watercolours, acrylics, or oils, allowing you to carry the experience into your own creative practice.

What to Expect:

Learn brush techniques to create movement and light in your sky:
• Explore the balance and elegance of traditional Asian trees set in a wintery scene
• Enjoy live demonstration and personal guidance from Laura
• All levels welcome – no prior painting experience needed

You will be painting on Chinese rice paper using Chinese paint and ink

All supplies provided, with optional wine available.

Dancing Skies #3 is a sample of artist’s work. Project may vary.

Laura Beaton

I am a Toronto-born, international award-winning visual fine artist whose work fuses the traditions of Sumi-e, Chinese Brush Painting, and Western mixed media. Through my art, I explore and celebrate the differences and similarities among cultures—particularly Japanese, Chinese, and North American.

Though my roots are in Scottish bagpipes and English tea, a chance encounter with a Chinese brush painting on an antique tea wagon sparked a lifelong artistic journey. That early moment ignited a creative curiosity that led me to explore what it truly means to live, and create, in a multicultural society.

My art honours centuries-old techniques while looking to the future. I transform inks, rice papers, and layered textures into serene, imaginary worlds that are contemporary, yet grounded in tradition. Each piece whispers a quiet declaration: “I Am Canadian.”

Highlights of my career include:

• Election to both the Society of Canadian Artists and the Federation of Canadian Artists

• Multiple national and international awards, including Japan

• Serving as North American President for the International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society, representing artists from eight countries

• Exhibiting in China, with my work held in the permanent collection of the Chinese government

As a non-Asian artist mastering the philosophies and aesthetics of traditional Japanese and Chinese ink art while infusing Canadian narratives, I aim to reimagine tradition, transcend borders, and create space for new perspectives. My practice is a re-wilding of the social graces and an invitation to connect.

https://LauraBeaton.com
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